Underground Diamond Drillers
About The Position
Swick Mining Services is hiring experienced Underground Diamond Drillers for its North American operations. The role involves safely delivering high-quality drilling services for clients across North America. Drillers operate underground diamond drill rigs, lead and support Driller Helpers, maintain productivity and core recovery, and uphold company safety and operational standards. The position involves a 20/10 rotation and 12-hour shifts in underground mining environments. Swick provides company-built mobile underground diamond drill rigs and describes the position as a permanent, full-time opportunity with career progression, training and development.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 months’ experience as an Underground Diamond Core Driller.
- Strong understanding of underground drilling methods, safe work practices and production expectations.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States and/or Canada.
- Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting and climbing; maintaining balance on uneven surfaces; lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds; working at heights up to 48 inches; and standing, walking and performing physical labor for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- MSHA certification, or ability to obtain required site certifications.
Responsibilities
- Operate underground diamond drilling rigs safely, efficiently and to client specifications.
- Deliver drilling programs while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and core recovery.
- Complete daily inspections, basic preventative maintenance and equipment checks.
- Accurately complete drilling logs, production reports and required site documentation.
- Lead, mentor and support Driller Helpers to work safely and develop their skills.
- Follow all company, client and regulatory safety policies, procedures and standards.
- Contribute to a positive site culture based on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Earning potential from $120,000+ annually, with higher potential based on experience and meter bonus incentives.
- Daily per diem paid on top of wages.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Company-paid travel to and from site.
- Company-provided accommodation while on rotation.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Health, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program support.
- Career progression pathways and ongoing training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
